.kext Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hi. I've been doing a lot of research on OS X compatible components, and I've found some excellent deals at NewEgg. Although they have great price/performance balance, I'm not sure if it's the right choice. Here's the list: New config Motherboard: Intel BOXD975XBX2KR (Both processors will be $266 on July 22nd) CPU 1: Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 1066MHz FSB CPU 2: Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz 1333MHz FSB (not released yet) Optical Drive: Pioneer Black DVR-112 Case: ABS Stealth CS-05A2BL Black HDD: Samsung SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ Video Card: MSI NX7900GS-T2D512E-OC PSU: RAIDMAX RX-630A Memory: G.SKILL 2x1GB PC2-6400 Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Forget completely about the AMD configuration (compatibilty issues) Intel configuration: use a Bad Axe 1 or 2 (better): http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=26508 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Thanks a lot. The new config. Motherboard: Intel BOXD975XBX2KR CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 (Not sure, should I get a Pioneer 112?) Optical Drive: LITE-ON SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe (I'll use LightScribe on Vista) Case 1: NZXT Apollo Black or Case 2: NZXT Lexa-NP Black HDD: Samsung SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ Video Card: MSI NX7900GS-T2D512E-OC PSU: RAIDMAX RX-630A Memory: A-DATA 2x1GB PC2-6400 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingtoseehere Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I bought a Bad Axe 2 from Newegg 2 weeks ago for use in my Hackintosh. It is 100% improvement over the AMD rig I was using before. Everything except audio was recognized during install. Audio is working great now aftre a patch. I only tested stereo so I can't say about all the channels thouhg. It runs Windows great too Awesome board for the $$$. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Okay, now I'm 100% sure about the motherboard. Now, what about the case? I like the Apollo, but I don't like the flat top and I've heard it easily scratches. The Lexa-NP seems to be better, but it's $129.99. Sure, I can afford it, but I would be saving around $60. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark4181 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 ^some places have mac g5 cases. it'd require some ingenuity to make it work, but it's the ultimate sleeper www.allmac.com www.mac-pro.com www.ebay.com don't pay a cent over $150 if you can help it Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 Great idea. I'll get a Mac Pro case, but I can't find it on those sites you just mentioned. :/ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark4181 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 allmac and mac-pro you usually have to email. they don't put new mac pro cases on their websites... and lookout, they sell them in a rather dismantled condition... and pro cases are harder to fit than g5 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 I see; thanks for your help. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Thanks a lot. The new config. Motherboard: Intel BOXD975XBX2KR CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 (Not sure, should I get a Pioneer 112?) Optical Drive: LITE-ON SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe (I'll use LightScribe on Vista) Case 1: NZXT Apollo Black or Case 2: NZXT Lexa-NP Black HDD: Samsung SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ Video Card: MSI NX7900GS-T2D512E-OC PSU: RAIDMAX RX-630A Memory: A-DATA 2x1GB PC2-6400 Yes, get a Pioneer DVR-112, that is what Apple uses. HD: I buy Seagate Barracuda and I am very happy with them. I don't know that RAM. Personally I use Crucial Ballistix. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Great idea. I'll get a Mac Pro case, but I can't find it on those sites you just mentioned. :/ You could also buy a LIAN-LI PC-V2000A PLUS II SILVER. It is remarkably similar to a Mac Pro case (but it is expensive): http://www.svc.com/pc-v2000a-p2.html Personally I bought a Centurion RC-534 and I am very happy with it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811119112 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-401937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJMoose Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 There are a lot of good hard drives out there today, but since I discovered them on Newegg's site, I swear by the Samsung Hotpoint series. They are fast (although there are faster ones available), quiet, affordable and they run fairly cool. I now have 12 of the HD501LJ's. I too have a Bad Axe 2 board. 4 of the drives are dedicated to OSX adn 4 to Windows (using the Marvell controller which OSX doesn't seem to like). The only thing that doesn't work for me yet is the mic in. I've temporarily fixed that by purchasing a USB Creative Labs 24bit External sound controller. It's small, works in Windows and OSX, but I'm still looking for an internal card that will do the job for both systems. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-402024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 Updated first post. I think the ABS Stealth Black case is good enough. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-402193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap18 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I hope you understand that you will need to flash your video card to get it to work with OS X since it has 512 MB of vram. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-402203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 I didn't know that, thanks for telling me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-402326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 In performance, how will the E6850 do against the Q6600? I'll use it mainly for 3D rendering. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-403135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhsh8r Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 emm, edit button, but its all good since you only did it once. =] id be careful with the sata, but other than that looks fine.... just check the wiki and search and you can double check me, but other than that have fun playing around with your hack! btw welcome to the community, and if theres any issues search then ask and you should be able to get help for whatever unforseen problems may arise. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-403146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Thank you, and sorry for double posting, I'll make sure it won't happen again. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-403155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhsh8r Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 its all good my friend... its all good, its not like you posted like 20 times in a row or anything. the q6600 quadcore costs as much as the faster dual.... so go for it. it will THEORETICALLY allmost double your performance.... real world it depends on the app..... some the dual can actually out run the quad.... but go for the quad Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-403160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.kext Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Yeah, I've read on other forums that the quad is better for video encoding, 3D rendering, and that kind of stuff, while the dual is better for gaming. I could always overclock. What I'm worried about is heat, does the quad run too hot? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-403161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 The quad does run rather hot. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/56192-my-first-hackintosh/#findComment-404434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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